In History, Today on March 22

Today we explore events from the year 1622 to the year 2019. Events span the globe, from the countries of Belgium, Colony of Virginia, Massachusetts Bay Colony, Canada, Egypt, United Kingdom, United States, Mozambique, Great Britain, France, Germany, Palestine.

1622

Jamestown, Colony of Virginia

The Jamestown massacre took place, where Algonquian warriors killed 347 English settlers, a third of the colony's population, in and around Jamestown, Virginia.

1638

Boston, Massachusetts Bay Colony

Anne Hutchinson was expelled from the Massachusetts Bay Colony for her religious beliefs and practices, which challenged the established Puritan clergy.

1765

London, Great Britain

The British Parliament passed the Stamp Act, imposing a direct tax on the colonies of British America and requiring that many printed materials in the colonies be produced on stamped paper produced in London, carrying an embossed revenue stamp.

1894

Montreal, Canada

The first Stanley Cup championship game was played in Montreal, Canada, marking the beginning of the oldest professional sports trophy competition in North America.

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1895

Paris, France

Auguste and Louis Lumière held the first private screening of projected motion pictures at their salon in Paris, France.

1933

Dachau, Germany

The first Nazi concentration camp, Dachau, was opened in Germany. It was initially intended to hold political prisoners and became a model for other concentration camps that followed.

1945

Cairo, Egypt

The Arab League was founded in Cairo, Egypt, with six member states: Egypt, Iraq, Transjordan (now Jordan), Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, and Syria.

1963

London, United Kingdom

The Beatles released their debut album, 'Please Please Me', in the United Kingdom, marking the beginning of their rise to global fame.

1993

Santa Clara, United States

The Intel Corporation produced the first Pentium microprocessor, marking a significant advancement in computer technology.

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2004

Gaza City, Palestine

Ahmed Yassin, the founder and leader of the Palestinian militant group Hamas, was killed in an Israeli air strike in Gaza City. His assassination marked a significant escalation in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

2016

Brussels, Belgium

Coordinated terrorist attacks occurred in Brussels, Belgium, at the Brussels Airport in Zaventem and the Maalbeek metro station in central Brussels. The attacks were carried out by the Islamic State and resulted in 32 civilian deaths and over 300 injuries.

2017

London, United Kingdom

A terrorist attack took place in London, United Kingdom, when a car was driven into pedestrians on Westminster Bridge, and a police officer was stabbed outside the Houses of Parliament. The attacker was shot dead by police. The attack resulted in five deaths, including the attacker, and numerous injuries.

2019

Beira, Mozambique

Cyclone Idai made landfall in Mozambique, causing widespread destruction and leading to a humanitarian crisis in Southeast Africa, affecting millions in Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Malawi.